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 Boating Safety is an essential element in making your experience on the water an enjoyable one.
Sea Tow is dedicated to providing its members and the boating public with important boating safety information. According
to the USCG's 2002 Boating Statistics report, there were: For
the complete 2002 USCG Boating Statistics report, visit the USCG Web site. REPLACE YOUR
FUEL FILTERS AND KEEP A SPARE ON BOARD. The main causes of boating fatalities throughout the World are capsizing and falling overboard. The majority of these
deaths are preventable if boaters wear a life jacket. Don't wait until you are in the water
to put on your jacket.  | Always wear a Life Jacket. | | Know and obey navigation rules. Use your
common sense, respect your fellow boaters and travel at safe speeds. | | Tell someone your destination and estimated return time. | | Alcohol and boats don't
mix. If you want to drink have a designated driver. The same rules apply on water as on the road. | | Check the basics; Fuel, Batteries, Weather
forecast and life jackets to fit everyone on board. | | Install a VHF Radio in your vessel and know how to use it. |
Warning:
Pollution is a problem for everyone. Boating Safety is an essential element
in making your experience on the water an enjoyable one. Sea Tow is dedicated to providing its members and the boating public
with important boating safety information.
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